Planning Application
TPO26/030
TPO work · Bromsgrove and Redditch
Application Details
What this application is
This TPO application concerns a sycamore tree in Bromsgrove and Redditch and proposes removal. The council will assess the impact on public amenity and the tree's health before deciding whether to consent, refuse, or grant with a lighter specification.
Trees protected by a Tree Preservation Order cannot be pruned, reduced or felled without written consent from the council. This application is a request for that consent, usually because the tree is close to a property, showing signs of decline, or in need of routine crown management.
The applicant's own description is: T1 - Birch, reduced back house side and over drive way by 1.5-2m to reshape into canopy line and clear back from house and driveway. T2 - Dead/declining Ash, felled to wall height stump, 2 slim stem ashes reduced in siz….
The application was received by Bromsgrove and Redditch on 05 March 2026 and is currently marked pending consideration on the council register — see what that status means
If you want to respond
Neighbours are formally notified only for trees inside a conservation area, but anyone can comment during the consultation window. Comments should focus on the tree's amenity value, health, or the impact of the proposed work — not the identity of the owner.